For a bunch of minor leaguers: Clement, Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin, and Nathan Adcock. Ronny Cedeno was also in the deal.

http://twitter.com/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/2912445065

TDog

07-29-2009, 11:50 AM

Snell wanted out of Pittsburgh badly. I'm surpirised they got as much form him as they did, considering the circumstances.

areilly

07-29-2009, 11:59 AM

Snell wanted out of Pittsburgh badly. I'm surpirised they got as much form him as they did, considering the circumstances.

Wilson was pretty vocal about his dissatisfaction as well. Not that I blame him.

WizardsofOzzie

07-29-2009, 12:07 PM

Is there anyone left on the Pirates anymore?

Craig Grebeck

07-29-2009, 12:10 PM

Snell was literally suicidal. Good for him.

Domeshot17

07-29-2009, 12:17 PM

I would assume this means the Mariners are buying, not selling.

chisox12

07-29-2009, 12:21 PM

I can't even imagine being a Pirates fan. Haven't they pretty much traded their whole starting lineup this year?

thedudeabides

07-29-2009, 12:21 PM

Is there anyone left on the Pirates anymore?

Sanchez, for now.

Looks like the Mariners want to stay in this thing. Not bad for the Pirates to get Clement out of this, although I've heard the Mariners weres souring on him.

chisox12

07-29-2009, 12:23 PM

I wouldnt be surprised if Sanchez is moved in the next couple days here too.

VeeckAsInWreck

07-29-2009, 12:28 PM

Snell was literally suicidal.

Their fans are probably too. If they have any left.

doublem23

07-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Snell wanted out of Pittsburgh badly. I'm surpirised they got as much form him as they did, considering the circumstances.

You're confusing quantity for quality.

Looks like the M's just made some room to promote a bunch of guys they actually think could be something.

TDog

07-29-2009, 12:42 PM

You're confusing quantity for quality.

Looks like the M's just made some room to promote a bunch of guys they actually think could be something.

I was referring to Clement.

doublem23

07-29-2009, 12:50 PM

I was referring to Clement.

So was I. :shrug:

Scottiehaswheels

07-29-2009, 12:53 PM

I wouldnt be surprised if Sanchez is moved in the next couple days here too.Nix+Poreda if his leg is healthy?

chisoxfanatic

07-29-2009, 12:54 PM

I can't even imagine being a Pirates fan. Haven't they pretty much traded their whole starting lineup this year?
It must be awesome waking up each morning knowing that you have the defending champions in both the NHL and NFL in your home city. They'll last.

BleacherBandit

07-29-2009, 12:54 PM

They've tried this before. Giving up your better players for young prospects, until they become your better players, and you trade them and etc.

They're awful.

PatK

07-29-2009, 01:02 PM

It's a shame that teams are actually allowed to operate like the Pirates do.

VeeckAsInWreck

07-29-2009, 01:23 PM

It's a shame that teams are actually allowed to operate like the Pirates do.

I'm convinced Rachel Phelps is running them.

getonbckthr

07-29-2009, 01:55 PM

Nix+Poreda if his leg is healthy?
I don't want Sanchez. His on base percentage isn't great and i'm pretty sure he has a rediculous contract.

thomas35forever

07-29-2009, 01:58 PM

I'm surprised Jack Wilson lasted with the Pirates for as long as he did. It was just a matter of time before he was gone too.

DirtySox

07-29-2009, 02:08 PM

Supposedly Sanchez is going to the Giants rather soon as well.

http://twitter.com/nyp_joelsherman/status/2914731069

DSpivack

07-29-2009, 02:14 PM

I don't want Sanchez. His on base percentage isn't great and i'm pretty sure he has a rediculous contract.

Yeah, Sanchez isn't all that great. As for the contract, he's paid $6.1 mil this season, with a club option for 2010 at $8 mil. The option is guaranteed with 635 PAs, and could go up with all sorts of performance kickers.

Hitmen77

07-29-2009, 02:26 PM

I think it's time to dust off this old Onion article from a few years ago:

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/50814

....and this more recent article:
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/pirates_want_everyone_in

Hitmen77

07-29-2009, 02:32 PM

I can't even imagine being a Pirates fan. Haven't they pretty much traded their whole starting lineup this year?

It must be awesome waking up each morning knowing that you have the defending champions in both the NHL and NFL in your home city. They'll last.

How does that make someone who is primarily a Pirates fan (if such a person still exists in Pittsburgh) feel better?

If the Sox were just like the Pirates and the Bears and Hawks were champions, I'd feel good for the other 2 teams. But, I'm a much, much bigger baseball/Sox fan than I am a football/Bears fans and even more so than the Hawks. Trust me, I'd still feel pretty miserable if this was the situation with the Sox/Bears/Hawks.

kittle42

07-29-2009, 02:37 PM

Anyone want to go recruit Pirates fans to our fanbase?

Frater Perdurabo

07-29-2009, 08:05 PM

Anyone want to go recruit Pirates fans to our fanbase?

All three of them?

goofymsfan

07-29-2009, 08:42 PM

Sanchez, for now.

Looks like the Mariners want to stay in this thing. Not bad for the Pirates to get Clement out of this, although I've heard the Mariners weres souring on him.

They were souring on him especially with the emergence of Rob Johnson. Jeff also has already had 2 knee surgeries. Not a good thing for a catcher.

As a Mariner fan, I"m excited about this trade. It helps us stay in it this year as well as helps us build for the future.

Marqhead

07-29-2009, 10:06 PM

Anyone want to go recruit Pirates fans to our fanbase?

I'm thinking they can be had with very little persuasion these days.

WizardsofOzzie

08-02-2009, 10:17 AM

McCutchen with 3 Hr's and 6 RBI's last night. Can't be too long until he's traded. Not sure if that should be teal or not.....